Barney School of Business

Real-World Focus. Proven Results.

The Barney School of Business is recognized for its ever-evolving curriculum, tangible learning opportunities, and innovative Career Ready program.

Bloomberg Businessweek, U.S. News & World Report, and The Princeton Review have ranked Barney as one of the top business schools in the country. Our accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) places Barney among the top five percent of business schools in the world.

You’ll learn how to navigate the business world with confidence, and intern with prestigious organizations as you prepare for your career.

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Areas of Study

Barney offers a wide range of degree options for you to choose from: nine undergraduate programs, fourteen undergraduate minors, two post-baccalaureate certificates, four graduate programs, five dual-degree graduate programs, and eleven postgraduate certificate programs.

Graduate offerings are flexible to accommodate working professionals. You can enroll as a full-time or part-time student and can study on campus, online, or a combination of both.

Stanley Black & Decker Launches UHart Scholars Program

Stanley Black & Decker is providing scholarships, mentoring programs, early career opportunities, and more to University of Hartford business students through a new scholars program. The “Be a Force for Good Scholarship” initiative will provide a total of $600,000 in scholarships over four years to UHart’s Stanley Black & Decker Scholars.

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Two Generations of Barney Students Connect Through Barney Hall of Fame

Leslie Li ‘25, the 2023 Barney Alumni Hall of Fame scholarship recipient, is a second-generation Barney student. Her father, Jianjun (Jason) Li M’94, was thrilled when his daughter decided to attend UHart—he knew that she would receive a great education and career preparation. However, he was beyond surprised when attending the ceremony honoring his daughter to learn that Professor Fairfield-Sonn, who he worked for almost 30 years ago, would also be in attendance.

UHart Launches New Program in Supply Chain and Logistics Management

Discover UHart's new undergraduate, graduate, and post baccalaureate certificate program in supply chain and logistics management. This program will have you graduating ready to enter the field as a demand planner, buyer, logistics analyst, operations manager, or contract administrator.

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Student-Run Career Ready Closet Featured on NBC CT

Barney School of Business students have opened the Career Ready Closet, offering fellow University of Hartford students the chance to rent professional attire for free. Students from all majors and schools and colleges can frequent the closet, which is run by the Barney Leadership Council.

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Nelson Wyatt '22, M'24

Management Major and MBA Student,

Nelson Wyatt ‘22, M’24 began his role in the Underwriting Leadership Development Program at Aetna, a CVS Health company, earlier this year! Throughout his years at UHart, Nelson has immersed himself in a variety of activities and clubs, from competing as a sprinter on the track & field team, to being actively involved in the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and The National Society for Leadership and Success (Sigma Alpha Phi). He was also a Red Cap on campus, providing a fun and positive student orientation to incoming UHart students. Yet, one of Nelson’s proudest accomplishments has been his involvement with STRIDE, a peer mentorship program.

As a first-generation college student, Barney has not only provided academic knowledge but served as a comprehensive guide in developing essential professional skills,.

Career Ready Program

Barney's Career Ready program prepares innovative leaders for engagement, impact, and service. Barney students graduate ready to hit the ground running!

Our career ready curriculum ensures that you will be competent, confident, and connected. Don't take our word for it—see for yourself!

Our partnerships benefit our students. Learn more about our partnership with Stanley Black & Decker.

Life At Barney

A Barney School of Business education isn’t limited to the classroom. There are many student organizations at the Barney School and across the UHart campus that relate directly to your major and to your career goals.

Develop leadership skills as a member of our Barney Leadership Council, compete at the national level in our DECA Chapter, or sharpen your critical thinking skills with the Innovators Group—there are endless opportunities.

In addition, Barney hosts chapters of two national honor societies that promote excellence and achievement in business education.

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Latest News

Barney School of Business Celebrates its 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees

City of Hartford Awards $500K Grant to Upper Albany Main Street

Seven Alumni Receive 2024 Anchor Awards

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